How far is Eden, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Eden, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eden and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eden and Lafayette.
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Start on Eden Road
69 m · 15 sec · Eden Road
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Turn left
1930 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
7.6 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway
1816 ft · 38 sec · West Broadway
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Turn sharp right onto North 600 West
1099 ft · 37 sec · North 600 West
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Turn left onto 800 N
1 mi · 2 min · 800 N
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Continue on East 79th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oaklandon Road
1482 ft · 40 sec · Oaklandon Road
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Turn left onto Fox Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Fox Road
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
1242 ft · 29 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Turn right onto East 79th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street
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Continue on East 82nd Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · East 82nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South, SR 37 South
3000 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
71 m · 4 sec
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
1318 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
1275 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
828 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on South Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street
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Turn slight left onto Jackson Street
644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right
54 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden and Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eden and Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eden to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Eden and 39.6 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eden and Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eden and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 68.2 mi (109.75 km).
#1 Eden
Unincorporated community Hancock County, Indiana
| Population | 4,577 |
| Coordinates | 39.9061500, -85.7699800 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
| Population | 71,484 |
| Coordinates | 40.4167000, -86.8752900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.98 | $25.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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